Scotch® Electric Arc Proofing Tape 77 Series shall consist of a flexible, conformable, unsupported intumescent elastomer. The tape shall be 0.030 inches thick and be capable of over 100% elongation. The tape shall be non-corrosive to metallic cable sheaths and compatible with synthetic cable jackets (i.e. semiconducting URD type, polyethylene, PVC, etc.). It shall be self-extinguishing and shall not support combustion. The tape is resistant to water, salt water, gases, and sewage.
Since the Scotch® Tape 77 Series is not adhesive coated, it must be held in place after wrapping with bands of Scotch® Glass Cloth Electrical Tape 69. The most effective and economical way to hold either of these tapes in place is by banding (2 complete wraps) the first and last applied wrap.